Senior GL Analyst: PPE, CIP & Fixed Assets

191 Altera Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera is seeking a Senior General Ledger Analyst in San Jose, CA to own key PPE, CIP/AUC, prepaids, AP, and accrual liabilities. You will support monthly close, asset records, and internal controls while partnering with cross-functional teams and external auditors.

The role requires 3+ years of accounting experience, knowledge of US GAAP, and proficiency with Oracle Fusion and fixed‑asset systems. CPA is preferred and the position includes Bay Area compensation range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or semiconductor environment.
• Experience with PPE, CIP/AUC, prepaids, AP, accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, capitalization policies, depreciation, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP (Oracle Fusion is preferred) and fixed‑asset systems; strong Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across functions.
• CPA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare PPE roll-forwards including additions, transfers, retirements, disposals, depreciation, and month-end reconciliations.
• Manage CIP/AUC balances, including project tracking, capitalization, in-service dates, transfers to fixed assets, and depreciation.
• Review asset-clearing accounts and resolve aged or unmatched items with business partners.
• Establish and maintain compliant asset-disposal procedures in partnership with Facilities, Tax, Legal, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate periodic physical counts and reconcile results to the fixed asset sub-ledger and general ledger.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and journal entries for PPE, prepaids, AP, and accrual liabilities, etc.
• Review invoices and supporting documentation to determine capitalization, prepaid, or expense treatment.
• Monitor prepaid balances and amortization schedules, including timely release to the appropriate expense accounts.
• Support close, audit, SOX controls, and quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
• Identify process improvements and help implement efficient ERP and fixed‑asset accounting solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle Fusion ERP

Fixed-asset systems

Excel

Job description

Altera is seeking a Senior General Ledger Analyst in San Jose, CA to own key PPE, CIP/AUC, prepaids, AP, and accrual liabilities. You will support monthly close, asset records, and internal controls while partnering with cross-functional teams and external auditors.

The role requires 3+ years of accounting experience, knowledge of US GAAP, and proficiency with Oracle Fusion and fixed‑asset systems. CPA is preferred and the position includes Bay Area compensation range.